Bharat is a seasoned marketing and media expert with over 15 years of diverse experience  spanning marketing, communications, advertising, and the tech startup ecosystem. As the Senior  Vice President of Marketing at Rumah123 Bharat leads with a visionary approach,  driving consumer-first strategies, business growth, brand development, and the delivery of  Southeast Asia’s most trusted and simplest property marketplace.

Before joining 99 Group, Bharat co-founded a media tech startup and an advertising agency,  while holding key roles at various media companies. His entrepreneurial spirit, positive energy  combined with a knack for out-of-the-box thinking and decision making, continues to shape his  leadership style as he constantly seeks innovation and professional growth.

Kelvin Hong is an accomplished marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in different geographies and roles covering APAC, spanning global MNCs such as Philip Morris, Nestle, Unilever, Kimberly Clark, Sara Lee and KFC. Currently, Kelvin is the Director for Branding and Communications for A&W International, based out of Jakarta, Indonesia. Kelvin has deep experience in SEA emerging markets and his strengths lies in market entrant and penetration, award winning campaigns cum innovations, agile Martech foray plus sharp brand and business turnarounds.

Results-driven Director of Sales and Marketing with a proven ability to drive revenue and market share through data-driven insights. Edo has 12+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in leveraging consumer insights to shape effective marketing strategies. He is skilled in identifying emerging trends, analyzing customer behavior, and developing targeted campaigns that resonate with key audiences. He is passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and delivering exceptional results in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Mediko Azwar is a seasoned marketing leaders with over 25 years of experience building successful brands for companies like Bluebird, Grab, XL, Axis, Dulux, Kotex, Garnier, L’Oreal and a few other consumer brands in Indonesia. His engineering background, earned through degrees from reputable universities in Indonesia and France, provides unique analytical perspectives and critical thinking to his creative approach. With current role as CMO of Bluebird Group, he has contributed to the immense success of business recovery and brand imageries during and post the pandemic. Recognized as a Top 10 Best CMO in 2022, he’s also a passionate professional coach dedicated to personal and business growth.

Daniil Pisarenko is the Country Manager at Go Mobile Indonesia, specializing in media buying and digital marketing. With more than three years at Go Mobile, including a prior role as Head of Media Buying, he brings extensive application performance and programmatic experience into the marketing industry.

Irfansyah Putra is an accomplished marketing professional with over 12 years of experience in Brand Development, Digital Marketing, and Consumer Goods. Driven by a passion for building strong brands and leveraging digital strategies to drive growth, with combined multi-experiences of global advertising agencies; Ogilvy, BBDO & Dentsu, start-up companies; OLX Indonesia & Kopi Kenangan, now leading the marketing IKEA Indonesia as Country Marketing Head. Honed skills in all aspects of commercial, from crafting compelling marketing campaigns, analyzing data-driven insights, to result-focused strategy.

With over 20 years in branding and marketing, Sawitri Soedarno has worked at various creative agencies—Lazada, and now Jobstreet by SEEK, a tech recruitment platform. Her strengths lie in strategic planning, brand development, business growth, and team building. She believes in guiding teams with clear direction while empowering them to meet challenges independently, fostering a collaborative path to success without micro-management.

Gaurav Gupta has more than 20 years of marketing experience building billion-dollar brands in Asia Pacific region. Currently he is CMO and Integration Leader for Kimberly Clark Softex Indonesia. Prior to KC, he led multiple roles with Procter & Gamble in Asia Pacific region, where he led brands like Olay, Head & Shoulders, Pantene and Rejoice. He is passionate about building marketing talent for the future, and helping brands drive digital transformation.

Herni Wijaya is a seasoned marketing professional with 12 years of experience, starting in digital strategic planning and yield management. She has expanded her expertise into sales and marketing, becoming the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Leverate Group. In this role, she drives growth strategy by identifying opportunities for revenue expansion, managing strategic partnerships, and developing innovative products. Herni is also responsible for overseeing business development teams and identifying new revenue streams to enhance growth and profitability.

Alex Christian became the VP of Brand and Marketing Communications at LinkAja in 2022. Alex has over 18 years of expertise with digital marketing strategy, branding, and marketing communication. Prior to joining LinkAja, he held several senior management positions in various firms. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Binus University in Jakarta, as well as several digital marketing licenses and certifications from Google.

Nachiket Desai is Country Director at M&C Saatchi Performance where he currently oversees the Indonesia business consisting of local and regional clients such as IKEA, Fitness First, Jobstreet, Traveloka, Julo and more. With 15 years of experience in the digital advertising industry, he was initially based in Mumbai and later moved to Jakarta where he helped to set-up operations going from a team of 1 to 80+, shape the agency’s team and drive important client wins. He brings unparalleled digital media expertise in the APAC region and handles holistic media plans for fast-paced verticals like Gaming, OTT, Travel, and E-commerce brands.

Munas van Boonstra, Managing Director, Monks Southeast Asia, an integrated agency powered by AI. A
transformational and results-driven leader with a wealth of experience across Mergers & Acquisitions,
Management Consulting, and Integrated Marketing. Her expertise spans Corporate Structuring, Business
Development, and Advertising. Previous roles include senior leadership roles in One Publicis, GroupM, BBDO and
MYTV Broadcasting. Munas thrives in challenges and is powered by transformations.

Mahesh Agarwal, Managing Director and Co-founder of Neurosensum Indonesia brings over 25+ years of expertise in market research, specializing in integrated insights that drive actionable solutions. Known for his skill in filtering out irrelevant data to uncover key insights, Mahesh is passionate about solving complex marketing challenges and empowering businesses to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. His dedication to clarity and precision has made him a trusted leader in the industry.

Yosua Tanuwiria is a marketer with more than 13 years of multi-industry background experience including communication agency, hospitality, retail, fintech and super-app. In his current role as VP Marketing in Pluang, he is in charge of both brand awareness and intent building through integrated brand campaigns and PR initiatives as well as channel management and performances particularly with Social Media and CRM. He has won multiple prestigious awards and recognitions, most recently for The Best Marketing Campaign in the Finance Category at The Drum APAC 2024 in Singapore, vying against 35 other brands from across the region.

As a trusted marketing growth expert, Dedy orchestrates market insights and creative strategies into cohesive marketing plans that deliver results. With a deep understanding of the entire marketing funnel, from building brand awareness through organic channels to accelerating purchases with strategic initiatives, he helps businesses unlock their full growth potential. My approach ensures measurable success, making me a reliable partner for scaling brands and achieving lasting impact.

Marketer. Brand Believer. Student. Human.

Ryan is a 21st Century Strategist, that believes in the power of human connection and empathy. Partner for ambitious leader to achieve sustainable growth for their brand. In HIS free time, he loves to play piano, watch superhero movies, and mentor youngsters to become a better human and achieve their biggest potential.

Asnawi Jufrie, SleekFlow’s General Manager, oversees SleekFlow’s day-to-day operations and leads the social commerce platform’s growth in Southeast Asia. As the first key hire outside Hong Kong’s headquarters, he brings forth his domain expertise in the CRM space, and business development for SaaS companies. He is a firm believer in building a better tomorrow and is driven to bring the power of social commerce to the SEA region. Prior to joining SleekFlow, Asnawi was the ASEAN Team Lead, Business Development at the leading cloud computing company, Salesforce, and an ex-Management Consultant at PwC focusing on Tech and International Development projects with the private and public sectors.

Irene Janti, Director of Brand & Marketing at The Ascott Limited Indonesia, brings over 20 years of experience, transitioning from finance to hospitality marketing. She leverages innovative strategies to enhance The Ascott Limited brand visibility and connect with diverse Indonesian travelers. Irene’s expertise in digital platforms and market dynamics has strengthened The Ascott Limited – Indonesia’s market presence, integrating local culture into guest experiences and promoting its properties through unique narratives and impactful digital campaigns, significantly contributing to Indonesia’s hospitality sector.

Vice President MEA, Americas & Asia Pacific at WebEngage, Hetarth has over two decades of experience in the global Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry, leading strategy, organization building and global business expansion. A committed individual and creative thinker, Hetarth has played a pivotal role in the growth of various companies he’s been associated with.